The Associated PressOklahoma wins big again and quarterback Sam Bradford has been big this season.

OK, so there's the Associated Press, the Coaches' poll and the BCS rankings, but none have the enthusiasm, or maybe sarcasm, as the Times-Picayune rankings. We'll give you a brand of humor with these picks - usually with a crazy pick at No. 25 each week - or in our quips about a certain team. Don't get too worked up about it, though, nobody goes to a bowl or stays home from a bowl based on our poll, it's all in fun.

1. Oklahoma (5-0)
Last week: 1; Saturday: def. Baylor 49-17. The skinny: In a position for letdown/lookahead, the Sooners jumped on the Bears for 28-first quarter points. The big game this week at the State Fair of Texas should be fun. Try the corndogs. Next: Saturday vs. Texas

2. LSU (4-0)
Last week: 2; Saturday: DNP: The skinny: An open date is an opportunity to gain appreciation for just how good the Tigers have been in the Les Miles Era. Yeah, he may lack the, ahem, charisma of Nick Saban and didn't face the rebuilding task Saban did, but no coach in the past four seasons has gotten his team more ready for big games. As we shall see Saturday. Next: Saturday at Florida.

3, Missouri (5-0)
Last week: 3; Saturday: def. Nebraska, 52-17. The skinny: These Tigers just marched into Memorial Stadium and handed the Cornhuskers their most lopsided home loss in 53 years. Their next one could be highest scoring game of the year. Next: Saturday vs. Oklahoma State

4. Texas (5-0)
Last week: 4. Saturday: def. Colorado, 38-14; The skinny: A conference road victory is never anything to be sneezed at, but the feeling persists that the Longhorns haven't really been tested yet. They will be Saturday. Next: Saturday vs. Oklahoma.

5. Penn State (6-0)
Last week: 6; Saturday: Who cares if JoePa's hip is hurting him so badly he's coaching from the press box? He's not playing. But, we'll say this, his Nittany Lions sure are. Next: Saturday at Wisconsin.

6. Alabama (6-0)
Last week: 5; Saturday: def. Kentucky, 17-14; The skinny: After last week's performance against Georgia, a letdown was inevitable. But three turnovers and 10 penalties won't get it done down the road. Next: Oct. 18 vs. Ole Miss

The Associated PressSouthern Cal bounced back from its stunning loss to Oregon State by beating up on Oregon last week.

8. Southern California (3-1)
Last week: 8; Saturday: def. Oregon, 44-10; The skinny: The Trojans played exactly like the team that was atop the polls until last week. But without attrition, getting back into the national title picture might not happen. Next: Saturday vs. Arizona State

9. Florida (4-1)
Last week: 9; Saturday: def. Arkansas, 38-7; The skinny: What we said about USC goes for the Gators, too. But unlike the Trojans, they do have a chance to make some BCS noise, starting this week. Next: Saturday vs. LSU.

10. Ohio State (5-1)
Last week: 10; Saturday: def. Wisconsin, 20-17; The skinny: The Buckeyes also need a lot of help to make it to Miami, but one has to wonder what might have happened had Beanie Wells played and Terrell Pryor started at USC. Next: Saturday vs. Purdue.

11.Tulsa (5-0)
Last week: 12; Saturday: def. Rice, 63-28; The skinny: The Golden Hurricane coaches have given the players oranges with 14-0 written on them, meaning their goal is not only just to be this year's BCS buster but to win the Orange Bowl where that team is likely to wind up. Certainly no one on the schedule has shown themselves capable of preventing that. Next: Saturday at Southern Methodist.

12. Georgia (4-1)
Last week: 14; Saturday: DNP. The skinny: This week's beneficiary of having an open date. The Bulldogs get moved up a couple of spots because two teams behind them won and nobody behind them impressed enough. Next: Saturday vs. Tennessee.

13. Oklahoma State (5-0)
Last week: 16; Saturday: def. Texas A&M, 56-28; The skinny: Not only can the Cowboys score in bunches, they play good defense and special teams, too. Three of their TDs against the Aggies came on interceptions and punt returns. Next: Saturday at Missouri.

14.Brigham Young (4-0)
Last week: 15; Saturday: def. Utah State, 34-14; The skinny: The Cougars rolled up a 24-0 first-quarter lead in hostile territory and were still unhappy with the final outcome. Those folks set some high standards for themselves. Next: Saturday vs. New Mexico.

15. Virginia Tech (5-1); Last week: 19; Saturday: def. Western Kentucky, 27-13. Since losing their opener to East Carolina on a blocked punt, the Hokies have won five straight. For now, that makes them best team in the ACC. Next: Oct. 18 at Boston College

The Associated PressAre you kidding? Vanderbilt is 5-0? Craziness in Nashville.

16. Vanderbilt (5-0)
Last week: 23; Saturday: def. Auburn, 14-13. The skinny: A Nashville columnist suggested checking to the local airport to see if it's true that pigs were flying. But no more jokes about the Commodores. This team's for real. Next: Saturday at Mississippi State.

17.Kansas (4-1)
Last week: 18; Saturday: def. Iowa State, 35-33; The skinny: For some reason, the Jayhawks have become our weekly yo-yo team. But coming back from 21-0 down at halftime, even against the lowly Cyclones is worth a bump. Next: Saturday vs. Colorado

18. California (4-1)
Last week: NR: Saturday: def. Arizona State, 24-14; The skinny: Just write off that loss at Maryland as an aberration. The Bears, with Nate Longshore wining a quarterback competition last week, are the second-best team in the Pac-10.

19. Utah (6-0)
Last week: 20; Saturday: def. Oregon State, 31-28; The skinny: The Utes had to score 11 points in the final 1:29 to beat the Trojan-slaying Beavers. But that's good enough to merit a one-spot promotion. Next: Saturday at Hawaii.

20. North Carolina (4-1)
Last week: NR; Saturday: def. Connecticut, 38-12; The skinny: Butch Davis is beginning to get things done in Chapel Hill. Bruce Carter's three blocked punts is something you expect to see out of Virginia Tech. Next: Saturday vs. Notre Dame.

21. Boise State (4-0); Last week: 21; Saturday: def. Louisiana Tech, 38-3; The skinny: The Broncos are plenty tough playing at home on their Smurf Turf. They'll get a good road test this week: Saturday at Southern Miss

22. Wisconsin (3-2)
Last week; 13; Saturday: lost to Ohio State, 20-17; The skinny: Just two weeks ago, the Badgers were our No. 6 team and en route to the Rose Bowl. Now those dreams are gone and the road doesn't get any easier this week. Next: Saturday vs. Penn State

23. South Florida (5-1)
Last week: 13; Saturday: lost to Pittsburgh, 26-21; The skinny: Some teams can't stand prosperity. The Bulls were No. 2 in the polls last year before losing their last three. This could be the start of another downward trend. Well, maybe not this week, though. Next: Oct. 18 vs. Syracuse

24. Northwestern (5-0); Saturday: DNP; The skinny: The Wildcats probably spent their weekend off studying in the library. Like Vanderbilt last week, they get a real test of where they stand this week. Next: Saturday vs. Michigan State.

25. Virginia (2-3); Saturday: def. Maryland, 31-0; The skinny: We couldn't help it. Did anyone see this coming? The Cavaliers had been outscored 128-20 by their three Division I-A foes, Al Groh was a fired coach walking and Maryland, having lost to Middle Tennessee State to start the season had knocked California and Clemson out of the rankings. Just goes to show, you never know. Next: Saturday vs. East Carolina.